The Champion Hurdle 80/20 Bet: Cheltenham, 15:20

Can Grandouet claim Champion Hurdle honours for Nicky Henderson?

Nick is backing a Nicky Henderson runner to claim the big prize on day one with his win and place bet... 

Today's 80/20 is Grandouet in the 15:20 at Cheltenham.

This smart performer finished second to Zarkandar over this course last December.

He held every chance over the final flight, but the winner proved the stronger in the closing stages.

I think he is sitting on a big effort and should go very close at a decent price in this historic event. At present he is trading at 10.09/1 on the exchange.